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Amish Waffles Recipe

A simple Amish recipe for waffles with airy beaten egg whites, resulting in a tender and fluffy waffle with a crispy exterior. The best waffles ever!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 minutes
cook time 15 minutes
Total Time 29 minutes
Course Bread, Breakfast, Main Course
Cuisine American, Amish
Servings 8 servings
Calories 241 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 - 2 tablespoon sugar
  • 4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs, separated
  • 1 1/2 cups whole milk
  • 6 tablespoons melted butter (1/3 c.)

Instructions
 

  • Mix the dry ingredients in a separate bowl.
    2 cups flour, 1 - 2 tablespoon sugar, 4 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon salt
  • Separate the eggs.
    2 large eggs, separated
  • Whip the egg whites in a clean mixing bowl until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
  • In another bowl, whisk the egg yolks, milk, and melted butter. Add the dry ingredient mixture and mix only to combine.
    1 1/2 cups whole milk, 6 tablespoons melted butter (1/3 c.)
  • Carefully fold the beaten egg whites into the batter, trying to maintain the airy texture.
  • Pour or scoop the batter into a greased hot waffle iron, leaving a bit of space around the edges for the waffle to spread. Bake until nicely browned.
  • Serve immediately with your preferred toppings.
  • Waffles lose crispiness as they cool, but you can store leftovers in an airtight bag or container at room temperature for up to 2 days. For longer storage, refrigerate or freeze them. Reheat in the toaster or oven.

Notes

Substitute the butter for oil if desired, and feel free to add a tsp. of vanilla.
If you are short on time, you can skip the step of separating the eggs, but it will only take an extra 2-3 minutes. It does make a big difference in the texture of these waffles.
Follow the cooking instructions for your waffle iron. I use about a cup of batter per waffle with my iron, and it takes a few minutes to cook.
A nonstick iron probably will not need to be greased.
Plate the waffles individually as you cook, serving with your preferred toppings. Alternatively, place them on a rack and keep them warm in a preheated 170°F oven as you proceed with the cooking process!
*Nutrition is approximate.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5waffleCalories: 241kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 6gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 606mgPotassium: 122mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 404IUCalcium: 188mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Amish waffles recipe, Fluffy waffles
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